A 39-year-old man, who imported 7.45kg of cocaine valued N82 million was arrested by Nigerias National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to the agencys spokesman, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, the suspect was caught at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. Ofoyeju said, The discovery was made on 12 October during inward screening of passengers on-board an Ethiopian Airline flight from Brazil. The drug, which was industrially concealed inside food flasks and kitchen utensils, tested positive to cocaine and weighed 7.45kg. It is estimated to cost N82 million. It is the single largest seizure recorded at the Abuja Airport since January. Ofoyeju said investigations into the case had commenced, adding that the agencys Operation End of Year Screening made the discovery possible. The agency is prepared to counter the tricks of drug traffickers. As the year is coming to an end, we have launched Operation End of Year Screening. This is targeted at preventing drug cartels from carrying out their criminal acts this season, he said. The suspect would soon be charged to court.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:37:15 +0000